Life Fitness LIFECYCLE 8500 - Manual (Page 21)

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On models equipped with telemetry heart rate features, the user must wear an optional heart
rate chest strap transmitter to use these programs. On models equipped with Lifepulse
sensors, the user must grasp the Lifepulse sensors when prompted by a flashing heart in the
program window.
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Enter age using the numeric keypad to receive a computed target heart rate. Press
ENTER to accept the calculated target or input a chosen target heart rate using the
keypad and press ENTER.
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The Data Entry Window will prompt you to enter a time from 1 – 60 † minutes. Key in the
time you want the workout to last and press ENTER.
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Finally, select a warm-up effort level from 1 – 20. The effort level will be displayed in the Data
Entry Window (you do not need to press ENTER) and your heart rate management program
will begin a three minute warm-up at this level or until you reach your target heart rate,
whichever comes first, followed by the actual heart rate controlled portion of the program.
FAT BURN
The Fat Burn and Cardio heart rate management programs work by adjusting the resistance of
the Lifecycle exercise bike in response to your heart rate. The programs use heart rate
technology to monitor your heart rate and automatically adjust the work load to maintain your
target heart rate. The end result is a perfect workout every time, eliminating both under- and
over-training.
On the Lifecycle exercise bike, the Fat Burn program uses the technology of heart rate
monitoring to automatically keep your heart rate at 65% of your theoretical maximum heart rate
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or another target heart rate that you enter. Pedal resistance will automatically adjust to maintain
the target heart rate. Exercising at 65% of your theoretical maximum heart rate maximizes the
aerobic benefits of exercise by accessing the body’s fat stores for fuel.
† 60 minutes is the factory setting for the Maximum Program Duration. To increase or decrease the Maximum Program Duration
see the Optional Settings for the Lifecycle Exercise Bike section.
‡ (Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine’s “Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription” as 220 minus your age.)
CARDIO
The Cardio program is virtually identical to the Fat Burn program. The only difference is that your
target heart rate is calculated at 80% of your theoretical maximum to accentuate cardiovascular
improvement by placing a heavier work load on the heart muscle. If you wish to vary the focus of
the exercise activities, switch back and forth between the Fat Burn and Cardio programs at any
time during a workout, creating the ultimate interval training program!
Fat Burn and Cardio Programs